Ueli Steck's Gear Guide

Petzl Sitta Harness  

 

Weighing in at a mere 240g (size S) the new Petzl Sitta harness won’t weigh you down on long, fast and light missions in the alpine. Ueli probably didn’t even notice he was wearing it. With enough gear loops to carry your kit and a simple yet functional design, the Sitta surely is a winner if you want light weight over comfort. 

Petzl Quark 

 

The Petzl Quark is arguably one of the most versatile and widely-used ice axes on the market because it’s easy to strip down or build back up to suit your needs. If you don’t want the trigger or the grip rest, you can get rid of them for better usability in the snow, and if you want a hammer for bashing in pitons, you can add or remove it quickly and easily. This is Ueli’s go-to axe for Himalayan and alpine speed climbing.